Celebrating Sara Ogle: A Leader in Property Management

Sara Ogle began her career in the multifamily industry in 1997 as a Leasing Consultant for AIMCO Management. She quickly advanced to Assistant Manager in 1999 and accepted a position as Community Manager in 2006. Throughout her career, Sara has worked for SLNusbaum Co., Ripley Heatwole Co., and Greystar, and she is currently the Community Manager at Capital Square Living at the Streets of Greenbrier.

Sara has received numerous accolades, including several TMHC Property Awards, TMHC Property Manager of the Year in 2008 and 2016, the Above and Beyond Award from TMHC, the Ace Community Engagement Award, and the 2022 Grace Hill Hero Impact Award. She currently serves as Brand Ambassador for Grace Hill. Connect with Sara on LinkedIn.

Sara’s extensive experience and numerous achievements highlight her dedication and passion for the field. Reflecting on her journey, she shares her insights:

"Resident Manager, Property Manager, Community Manager… Whatever your name plate reads, the most important and impactful title we wear is the one which includes COMMUNITY. As 'Property Managers,' we have many responsibilities per our job descriptions, but they really do not focus on the most important duty we have in this role and that is the one where we build community! Building community is one of the most important and impactful things you can do to combat criminal activity in your communities, shut the back door, and increase your bottom line. How does this affect my bottom line positively? When residents feel a sense of community, they take care of their apartment homes, they take care of the grounds, they look out for one another, and the most impactful way…they RENEW LEASES!

There are so many ways that you can build community within your community. Engagement is one of the easiest and most impactful ways. There are so many resident events that you can host to engage your residents, both virtually and in person. There are many resources that you can use for ideas on hosting resident events. Residentevents.com, watchyourbusinesssprout.com, and National Day Calendar are just a few. Include local businesses, non-profit organizations, and supplier partners to assist with keeping costs down. When residents become neighbors, they are more likely to spend time together building relationships, look out for one another, and 'see something and say something' (hence bringing your crime down). The goal should always be to offer a space where strangers become neighbors, neighbors become friends, who in time become like family. They become so comfortable in their homes and community that they continue to renew their leases, saving you money."